Volume 116 Issue 14

Opinions

The Faucet, Not The Pipeline

The U.S. has spent decades protecting Gulf oil with carrier groups, and said nothing about the desalination infrastructure that actually keeps the Gulf alive.

News

Stuyvesant Community Evacuates Due to Threat

Stuyvesant students and faculty evacuated the building on April 13 after the school received a “nonspecific threat.”

News

Stuyvesant’s Muslim Student Association Achieves First in MIST Regionals

Stuyvesant MSA wins first place in the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament for the fourth time in a row.

News

A.P. Brian Moran returns to Stuyvesant

After nearly a year of absence coinciding with antisemitic graffiti found in the second-floor boys’ bathroom, Assistant Principal of Safety and Security Brian Moran has returned to Stuyvesant.

News

The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 14

The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.

Opinions

Green Colonialism: When Sustainability Sustains Inequality

Green energy resource neocolonialism is a detrimental form of exploitation, preventing developing nations from developing renewable energy infrastructure necessary for independence and economic growth.

Opinions

The Downfall of Old Media is Actually Its Life Support

Social media, what has been viewed as the armageddon of traditional media, can actually be the one way its presence is sustained.

Opinions

Reversing Progress: The Cost of Mamdani’s “Caring” City

By prioritizing consent over intervention, the city trades safety for the idea of comfort, at the expense of both the public and individuals in need of help.

Features

2026-2027 Student Union Endorsements

Endorsements for the 2026-2027 Student Union.

Humor

Bridge Troll Gobbles Up Freshmen

The Tribeca Bridge becomes occupied by a freshman-eating troll.

Features

Empanadas, Franglais, and Names

A reflection on being multicultural and how it influences my identity.

Sports

The Celtics’ Unexpected Success This Season

The Celtics’ impressive performance this year was driven by great coaching and unlikely players stepping up into important roles.

Science

Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Addictive

Ultra-processed foods are becoming an increasingly dominant part of modern diets due to factors from a wide variety of areas, such as neuroscience, food engineering, and even psychology.

Sports

The Positive Mentality

Meet Jacob Mui, co-captain of Stuyvesant’s varsity baseball team, the Peglegs.

Science

Pollen: A Microscopic Trigger of Macroscopic Reactions

Pollen, despite being essential for economic stability and plant reproduction, can trigger a complex immune response that can lead to seasonal allergies.

Features

2026 Student Union Endorsements

The Spectator's student union endorsements.

Features

Where Does Robotics’ Money Come From?

An inside look into the business machine powering Stuvesant’s largest student-run organization—and the team of teenagers behind it.

Opinions

The Faucet, Not The Pipeline

The U.S. has spent decades protecting Gulf oil with carrier groups, and said nothing about the desalination infrastructure that actually keeps the Gulf alive.

News

Stuyvesant Community Evacuates Due to Threat

Stuyvesant students and faculty evacuated the building on April 13 after the school received a “nonspecific threat.”

News

Stuyvesant’s Muslim Student Association Achieves First in MIST Regionals

Stuyvesant MSA wins first place in the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament for the fourth time in a row.

News

A.P. Brian Moran returns to Stuyvesant

After nearly a year of absence coinciding with antisemitic graffiti found in the second-floor boys’ bathroom, Assistant Principal of Safety and Security Brian Moran has returned to Stuyvesant.

News

The Price Point Vol. 116 Issue 14

The Price Point is a series written by News Editor Brendan Tan, covering recent economic events and providing Stuyvesant students with an easy understanding of critical economics concepts that affect our day-to-day lives.

Opinions

Green Colonialism: When Sustainability Sustains Inequality

Green energy resource neocolonialism is a detrimental form of exploitation, preventing developing nations from developing renewable energy infrastructure necessary for independence and economic growth.

Arts and Entertainment

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Too Many Stars, Not Enough Story

A review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with emphasis on its storytelling, character development, and its effectiveness as a sequel.

Opinions

The Downfall of Old Media is Actually Its Life Support

Social media, what has been viewed as the armageddon of traditional media, can actually be the one way its presence is sustained.

Features

Finding Connection Through Connections: The Rise of Daily Puzzle Culture

The rise in popularity of The New York Times games, as well as puzzle culture in general, reflects how our generation seeks quick and daily mental challenges that shape habits and build communities.

Opinions

Reversing Progress: The Cost of Mamdani’s “Caring” City

By prioritizing consent over intervention, the city trades safety for the idea of comfort, at the expense of both the public and individuals in need of help.

Features

2026-2027 Student Union Endorsements

Endorsements for the 2026-2027 Student Union.

Humor

Robots In War? The Empirics.

There’s been a lot of hype about AI, but can it really stand up to the pressures of war?

Humor

Bridge Troll Gobbles Up Freshmen

The Tribeca Bridge becomes occupied by a freshman-eating troll.

Features

Empanadas, Franglais, and Names

A reflection on being multicultural and how it influences my identity.

Arts and Entertainment

Project Hail Mary (2026) Reaches for the Stars

Project Hail Mary serves its purpose well as a hard Sci-Fi adaptation, even as some emotional depth is sacrificed for efficiency.

Sports

Searching for Glory in March

A look into this year’s Women’s March Madness tournament.

Sports

The Celtics’ Unexpected Success This Season

The Celtics’ impressive performance this year was driven by great coaching and unlikely players stepping up into important roles.

Sports

The Positive Mentality

Meet Jacob Mui, co-captain of Stuyvesant’s varsity baseball team, the Peglegs.

Science

Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Addictive

Ultra-processed foods are becoming an increasingly dominant part of modern diets due to factors from a wide variety of areas, such as neuroscience, food engineering, and even psychology.

Science

Pollen: A Microscopic Trigger of Macroscopic Reactions

Pollen, despite being essential for economic stability and plant reproduction, can trigger a complex immune response that can lead to seasonal allergies.

Features

2026 Student Union Endorsements

The Spectator's student union endorsements.